Nampa, Idaho—College of Western Idaho’s Beta Sigma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, has returned from their international and regional conferences with many awards and accolades.
The International Conference, PTK Catalyst, was held this year in Nashville, TN from April 7-9, 2017. The conference focuses on educational forums, the election of International Officers (of which Chapter President Jason Ward was a candidate, and Vice President Tom Thompson was campaign manager), and the presentation of Hallmark Awards, which commends chapters and individuals for achievements of excellence.
Beta Sigma Pi was honored to be awarded the 2017 Hallmark Award for Distinguished Chapter and the 2017 Distinguished College Project. In addition, Beta Sigma Pi was recognized as a Top 100 Chapter out of more than 1300 chapters worldwide in addition to receiving Five Star Chapter Status. These awards are the first international awards that Beta Sigma Pi has earned.
CWI’s College President, Dr. Bert Glandon, was awarded the Shirley B. Gordon Award, which is presented to college presidents and CEOs based on outstanding efforts given toward promotion of the goals of Phi Theta Kappa. Dr. Glandon was nominated by the chapter officer team.
Brenda Pettinger, the AVP of Academic Affairs, was awarded the Distinguished College Administrator Award, which is presented to college vice presidents, deans or directors serving at a postsecondary institution with an active Phi Theta Kappa chapter and have demonstrated a strong level of support for the Society. Pettinger was nominated by the chapter officer team.
Tommie Thompson, a student at the College of Western Idaho, has been named a 2017 New Century Scholar, by achieving the state’s highest score in the All-USA Community College Academic Team competition.
The Regional Conference of the Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region (which includes all of Oregon, Utah, and southern Idaho) was held in Mount Hood, OR from April 28-30. The regional conference is an awards gala that offers workshops to help officers and members from across the region develop their leadership abilities, and the election of the 2017-18 RMC Regional Officer Team is held.
Beta Sigma Pi was honored to be awarded the 2017 Regional Awards for Most Distinguished Chapter, Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Team, Most Distinguished Honors in Action Project, Most Distinguished College Project, Most Distinguished Honors in Action Theme 3: Rights and Responsibilities, Distinguished Chapter Officer: Tom Thompson, Distinguished Chapter Officer: Jason Ward, Communications Award, and Yearbook Award.
Two chapter officers of Beta Sigma Pi have become Regional Officers for the Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region. Congratulations to new Regional President, Jason Ward; and new Eastern District Executive, Tommie Thompson. Jason is the 2016-17 Chapter President of Beta Sigma Pi and former Vice President of the Region, and Tom Thompson is the 2017-18 Chapter President-Elect of Beta Sigma Pi.
For recognition of his service as Vice President of the Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region for the 2016-17 year, Beta Sigma Pi Chapter President Jason Ward was awarded the Above and Beyond Award and the Dave Arter Regional Officer Award.
Thompson is thrilled with the awards and recognitions CWI’s honor society received this past year and is looking forward to leading the chapter in the 17-18 academic year.